Cyber Security Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will design and implement advanced security solutions while leading technical presentations and workshops. You will have the opportunity to improve client security postures and mentor junior professionals. This innovative firm offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to projects that make a real difference. Join a team that prioritizes internal development and provides access to extensive training resources, ensuring your growth in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.

Benefits

Healthcare and dental insurance

Company pension matched up to 5%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance - 4 x annual salary

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Udemy training platform with over 5000 courses

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role within an MSP or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of security technologies and hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage advanced security solutions including firewalls and cloud security.
• Conduct security awareness training and assist in security audits and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Cyber Security

SIEM

EDR

Firewalls

VPNs

Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Incident Response

Forensic Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CISM, Security+)

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Cisco Splunk

Palo Alto QRadar

KQL

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer

Full Time

Permanent

Hybrid Portsmouth (2 days per week onsite)

£60 - 75K basic + benefits

Department: Security Practice

Reports To: Head of Security Services

Are you an experienced Cyber Security Engineer looking for a new challenge?

Do you have a background in Cyber Security with a strong understanding of security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) in an MSP or similar environment, along with hands-on experience with Splunk/MS Sentinel/ QRadar and KQL?

Here at ARM we are recruiting for a full time permanent Cyber Security Engineer for a global IT services and consultancy client of ours.

Our client:

They're a leading business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and they undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Their advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions, including firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
2. Lead technical presentations, demonstrations, workshops and architecture design sessions, explain, demonstrate, and architect the solution to help solve client security challenges and priorities.
3. Develop strategies and recommendations to improve our client's security posture, and shape technical win plans with pre-sales resources.
4. Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and incident response plans on managed devices.
5. Conduct security awareness training and advise clients on best practices.
6. Assist in security audits, compliance initiatives (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.), and regulatory assessments.
7. Be a technical specialist who is responsible for engaging and scaling with other teams within and outside the organisation throughout the sales cycle, engaging partners in sell-with scenarios and supporting their technical capabilities.
8. Research emerging threats and technologies, recommending enhancements to security frameworks.
9. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior security professionals.

Qualifications:

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2. 4yrs+ of experience in a cybersecurity role within an MSP or similar environment.
3. Strong understanding of security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
4. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Cisco Splunk or Palo Alto QRadar, and Detection Rule languages such as KQL.
5. Hands-on experience with threat detection, incident response, and forensic analysis.
6. Deep understanding of Palo Alto XSOAR or similar.
7. Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, and HIPAA.
8. Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.
9. Deep technical understanding of Microsoft security architectures, solutions and technologies.
10. Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CISM, or Security+ are highly desirable.
11. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
12. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Some of the benefits include:

1. Healthcare and dental insurance.
2. Company pension is matched up to 5%.
3. 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and the option to purchase 5 extra days.
4. Life assurance - 4 x annual salary.
5. Cycle to work scheme.
6. Client prioritises internal development opportunities and offer access to our Udemy training platform with over 5000 training courses.